"Are you okay, Junior Brother...? It's all my fault for hurting you..." As Sister Liu regained her normal self, she wanted to help him up. Li Sheng, startled, quickly steadied himself and distanced from her, awkwardly saying, "I'm fine! No need to trouble Sister!" With that, he activated a thread of lightning underfoot and flew forward. Liu Hongfeng's expression darkened a bit, filled with guilt, and she nodded. Relieved, Li Sheng knew the healing effects of his Nirvana Pill would have him recovered within the hour, but another hit would be dangerous.

After a brief delay, the Void Insect had arrived within a hundred zhang of them. The chaotic buzzing sound mixed with violent energy waves made the entire space tremble. Fortunately, their speed kept them at a safe distance. It was only when they flew into the blood-red flesh layer that the Void Insect finally halted, swirling at the edge before retreating, seemingly wary of this place.

Li Sheng let out a sigh of relief. "Sister, how did you end up here? What attracted those things?" When he asked, Liu Hongfeng didn't respond immediately; her brow furrowed, eyes closed, as if battling something internally. Suddenly, she exclaimed, "Junior Brother is the closest person to me! If you dare harm him again, I will self-destruct my divine consciousness to take you down with me!"

Opening her eyes, she looked guilty. "Sorry for getting you hurt..." Li Sheng smiled, assuring her it was nothing, and changed the subject, "So how did you get here?"

"I was brought here by it..." Liu Hongfeng pointed at the Scarlet Giant, recounting everything that had happened since leaving the Long Yin Marsh. Through her explanation, Li Sheng learned more about her current state. She had used the pressure of the short mountain to shatter the magic orb and fused with its essence, which birthed a magical consciousness in her. This consciousness wasn't foreign but a part of her, albeit with a nature contrasting sharply with her usual gentle demeanor.

"Isn't that a form of split personality...?" Li Sheng thought. "Sister, how did you tame this creature? If I recall correctly, it's the despair-level giant from before, right?"

"Indeed, it is," she confirmed, her eyes sparkling. "The ancient bloodline possesses immense power. My awakened magical consciousness comprehended this, allowing me to subdue it and plant a slave mark." She smiled, clearly pleased to reunite with her junior brother.

Li Sheng couldn't help but admire her beauty, murmuring, "In the north, there's a beauty, unparalleled and solitary..." Hearing his praise, Liu Hongfeng's cheeks flushed, and she shyly asked, "Junior Brother... Am I beautiful?"

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"Uh... beautiful! You're the most beautiful person I've ever seen!" Li Sheng responded decisively. Liu Hongfeng giggled and stepped forward to peck him on the cheek.

As he felt her soft touch, a wave of warmth surged through him. "Sister, you don't know your charm... If this continues, Junior Brother might lose control!"

"What do you want, little man?" Liu Hongfeng shot him a teasing glance, immediately regretting her boldness. The moment stirred his heart, igniting a spark of desire.

"What do I want? Heh~"

"You once said that when we meet again, you'd hang me up and spank me!" Li Sheng laughed, leaning in to kiss her.

"Warm, fragrant... wait, why is it getting colder?" He thought to himself, opening his eyes to see her expression had turned cold, filled with malice and disgust.

Li Sheng was startled, realizing something was wrong. A surge of crimson light blasted him away. "Repulsive mortal! If you dare to disrespect me again, I'll ensure your demise, even at the cost of my own life!"

"Damn!" he muttered in frustration, thinking, "Split personalities are truly troublesome!" Yet this time, the magical consciousness merely pushed him away forcefully.

Now, Liu Hongfeng appeared aloof and regal, exuding an air of unapproachable authority. "I won't kill him for now, but if he crosses the line again, I will crush him!" Her disdainful tone infuriated Li Sheng.

"Is that so?" he replied with a scoff, recognizing that the magical consciousness and Liu Hongfeng were essentially one. Regardless of his annoyance, he wouldn't lash out at her, mainly because he knew he was weaker.

Liu Hongfeng gazed at him as if he were an insect. "When the ancient abyss opened, the crimson bloodline was born, ruling over all realms. How could a small mortal like you covet it?"

"Who knows what will happen in the future? Maybe the entire abyss will bow at my feet..." Li Sheng chuckled.

"A tiny insect has grand ambitions, slightly stronger than the trash. When you truly comprehend the abyss, I hope you can still speak such lofty words!" Liu Hongfeng smirked dismissively.

"Trash, mortal, insect... How can this magical consciousness be so chatty? In my past life, it would definitely top the 'Keyboard Immortal' list!" he grumbled internally.

"Junior Brother... I'm sorry!" Hearing this, Li Sheng knew Liu Hongfeng's true self had returned.

"Sister, will you always be like this with that consciousness?"

"We're still merging... Eventually, we'll become one, indistinguishable."

"Can't it be expelled?" Li Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"It's too late," she shook her head. "Don't worry, once we're fully integrated, she won't be so hostile towards you."

"Alright then, Sister, how much do you know about the abyss?" Li Sheng asked, curious.

"I only know a rough outline."

"That's fine, just tell me," he encouraged her.